Live blog: Boston area snowstorm

It's been more than 340 days since Boston saw an inch of snow. Tell us about any accumulation, power outages, or storm damage that has affected you or your community in the comments box below. You can also use #bosnow on Twitter.

by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/28/2012 8:59:07 PM

Saturday's storm will give a dusting to 2" to coastal and interior Maine. Not much in mountains.
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 10:12:24 PM

Widespread 3-6" of snow for most...1-3" near the NH Border, 1-3" Cape but 6-8" away from coast in SE MA will be jackpot area. #WBZ
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 10:13:31 PM

This should be a pretty easy storm though...not much wind, no coastal concerns...not much slop except near Coast. #WBZ
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 10:14:34 PM

"Fluff Factor" in play west and north of Boston...won't break your back shoveling! #WBZ
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 10:24:54 PM

RT @SurfSkiWxMan: Full 'Cold' Mass Bay Moonrise pbs.twimg.com/media/A_PCa87CcAAsirZ.jpg
by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/28/2012 10:25:34 PM

If you have errands Saturday, and you hate driving in the snow get it all done in the morning.
by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/28/2012 10:27:04 PM

This is not a buy milk and bread kind of storm. 12 to 15 hours of steady snow and it's done.
by City of Boston via twitter 12/28/2012 10:31:31 PM

WEATHER: Winter weather advisory issued for snow Saturday afternoon into Sunday: http://ow.ly/gpIcd #BoSnow
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 10:36:51 PM

RT @growingwisdom: If you have errands Saturday, and you hate driving in the snow get it all done in the morning.
by heather burke via twitter 12/28/2012 10:37:00 PM

Grreeaatttt“@NotifyBoston: WEATHER: Winter weather advisory issued for snow Saturday afternoon into Sunday: http://ow.ly/gpIcd #BoSnow”
by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/28/2012 10:46:17 PM

Areas in purple winter weather advisory, blue is winter storm watch & most likely to hit 6" totals. twitpic.com/bq9lr2
by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/28/2012 10:51:42 PM

Rising moon is just past full. Dry all night. 20s by AM with some teens burbs. pbs.twimg.com/media/A_PKbC0CIAAM9D_.jpg
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:03:27 PM

Here is our latest snowfall projection for the weekend storm: #WBZ #Snow pbs.twimg.com/media/A_PNFnhCQAEbq1N.png
by truck_news_24hr via twitter 12/28/2012 11:05:41 PM

Abducted Boston snow plow truck found in Mattapan http://bit.ly/VlN3vI
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:06:57 PM

#pressure RT @KingMinos777: @ToddWBZ Lots of different predictions out there. I'm goin' with yours! #WBZ #Snow
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:08:33 PM

We are looking at snow this weekend, and multiple blasts of Arctic air next week! #Winter #WBZ #cold
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:17:45 PM

RT @KingMinos777: @BogsWBZ @ToddWBZ @TerryWBZ @BarryWBZ @JoeJoyceWBZ I'll remain calm unless I hear you called-in Shelby Scott. #WBZ #Snow
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:50:05 PM

RPM just went bonkers again! #YIKES
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/28/2012 11:50:56 PM

RT @WX1BOX: Moderate snowstorm expected in the region Saturday-early Sunday. Uncertainity on impacts a bit higher than normal.... http:/ ...
by yessy_kou via twitter 12/28/2012 11:58:21 PM

#boston #snow #xmas #holiday @mariannafp instagr.am/p/TzKq4rmWWc/
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 12:11:50 AM

save me one! RT @JimArmstrongWBZ: Peppermint Hershey kisses in the #wbz newsroom. Yes, I'll have another.
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 12:54:33 AM

RT @Ants_SNEweather: & "Winter" is now only 8 days old.
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 1:24:24 AM

RT @Lisa_Beth_27: @ToddWBZ step awaaaaaaaaaay from the RPM...
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 2:18:38 AM

00Z NAM shows one crazy gradient from a ton of precip to not much...very little wiggle room here! But still essentially a grazing. #WBZ
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 2:19:48 AM

Grazing = several inches...especially south of the Pike. #WBZ
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 2:35:12 AM

RT @Ants_SNEweather: I am really worried about the cold for New years Eve with so many venturing out and being exposed outside for hours ...
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 2:56:01 AM

RT @FredCampagna: Think weathercasters are always wrong? Imagine if this was the computer forecast you had to trust. Scale is in inches. ...
by Todd Gutner via twitter 12/29/2012 3:47:13 AM

00Z GFS is in and no change to previous thinking...very juicy just south of us...will be a close shave! We'll see if it changes in AM. #WBZ
It's snowing in South Brookline. @RadioBDC @growingwisdom

by HenrySantoro via twitter 12/29/2012 8:21:46 PM
Intense period of snow this evening, it's over in a few hours - Weather Wisdom - http://Boston.com t.co via @BostonDotCom

by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/29/2012 8:21:48 PM
@growingwisdom Snow just started in JP!

by lifewithRoozle via twitter 12/29/2012 8:21:51 PM
by curlyhair_11 via twitter 12/29/2012 8:24:50 PM

ohhh it snowing in boston. Just in time before going back to nashville. Haven't seen boston snow in forever. :)
by BetsyYates via twitter 12/29/2012 8:28:49 PM

My first @andrewphelps-less Boston snow. sniff MT @kailanikm: Flakes just starting to fall here at the @BostonGlobe in Dorchester. #froston
A snow flake hasn't touched the ground and people are already claiming their spaces. Brutal: (via @melissab13) twitpic.com/bqkeas

by WAD1980 via twitter 12/29/2012 8:34:04 PM
UPDATE: A snow emergency and parking ban WILL be in effect at 9pm. http://ow.ly/gqpyB

by City of Boston via twitter 12/29/2012 8:35:02 PM
by Indo_girl16 via twitter 12/29/2012 8:36:47 PM

Morning vs. Now #Boston #snow #snowflakes #december #happywinter ❄⛄❄⛄❄⛄❄ instagr.am/p/T1YQ-wrwsV/
by David Brown via twitter 12/29/2012 8:36:55 PM

Flakes getting bigger .. Let it snow. Just be careful after 6pm.. Very slick until midnight. Ready for winter storm
by Matt Noyes via twitter 12/29/2012 8:37:04 PM

South Shore in Dec. 47deg ocean RT @Russd3: It has warmed up to 36 here in N. Weymouth over the past hour.
by Matt Noyes via twitter 12/29/2012 8:38:18 PM

RT @kailanikm: Flakes just starting to fall here at the @BostonGlobe in Dorchester. pbs.twimg.com/media/A_TxpKrCEAA3XFw.jpg
by ecampbell1 via twitter 12/29/2012 8:43:14 PM

“@BostonDotCom: BREAKING NEWS: A snow emergency has been declared for the city of Boston. #bossnow” got out of there just in time!
by Jackie Souza via twitter 12/29/2012 8:43:31 PM

What a bad view for lunch :P #lunch #view #boston #snow instagr.am/p/T1ZHiyguLy/
by AngEdge via twitter 12/29/2012 8:46:16 PM

#boston #snow instagr.am/p/T1Zeudi9GV/
by _Alpha_Bravo via twitter 12/29/2012 8:46:59 PM

“@BostonDotCom: BREAKING NEWS: A snow emergency has been declared for the city of Boston. #bossnow” @Selkoe
by Pete Bouchard via twitter 12/29/2012 8:47:10 PM

If you're 'in the navy' it's go time. Elsewhere (yes, you m. valley) it will fill in. twitpic.com/bqkgpb
by Dave Epstein via twitter 12/29/2012 8:47:38 PM

Heavy snow 1-2 hours from moving into Boston. Wet in city, but lighter west and north. Very intense quickly. twitpic.com/bqkh82